The Met Office said “disruptive rain”, expected to be at its worst in southwest England, Northern Ireland and south Wales, “will bring the potential for some difficult travelling conditions” throughout the weekend.
Residents of Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth and Torbay have been advised that homes and businesses may be flooded amid warnings that 75mm of rain could fall.
“With an estimated 6.2 million people undecided exactly when they’ll travel, the big question is whether any sign of sun leads to big jams on a single day,” she added, advising drivers to travel early or later in the day after traffic has eased.
Travel trade organisation Abta said approximately 2.2 million Britons will head overseas during the long weekend, with Good Friday being the busiest day for travel.
Yellow weather warning issued Heavy rain across southwest England accompanied by stronger windsFriday 1800 – Saturday 0900Latest info t.co/QwDLMfRBfsStay #WeatherAware pic.twitter.com/W9ZZDKW87P
— Met Office (@metoffice) April 17, 2025The disruption is due to work including renewals of overhead electric lines and drainage improvements.
Amid the heavy rain and a “changeable” forecast, glimpses of sunshine are expected to make brief appearances, the Met Office said, as the recent warmer temperatures were put on hold.
People walking in the heavy rain at Plymouth Hoeon Tuesday (Photo: Ben Birchall/PA)
He warned “an area of low pressure” was being monitored by the forecaster which could bring further “disruptive rain” to parts of southwest England, Northern Ireland and south Wales.
Mark Garratt, flood duty manager at the Environment Agency, said: “Heavy rain and showers mean that minor surface water flooding is probable across parts of southwest England on Friday and into Saturday.
The latest alert comes after a flood warning was issued earlier this week in Devon following a night of heavy rain in the county.
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On Saturday, “showery bursts” are likely across southern England with “a bit of a breeze” and “fine weather” further north and east, Met Office meteorologist Clare Nasir said.
Lighter wind with some “fine weather” and a “mix of sunshine and cloud” are forecast on Easter Sunday, with highs of 16°C in London, 11°C in Edinburgh and 15°C in Cardiff, the Met Office said.
On Monday, more “unsettled” weather is expected, with outbreaks of rain and showers focused in the south and west, the national weather service added.
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